Designing with Sustainable Timber - External

Avoid the pitfalls of designing with timber and learn about new timber products and services at this seminar.

Seminar Presenter - Porta is a 4th generation timber supplier and committed to providing architects and designers with the resources and knowledge on timber to assist them in specifying and designing with timber to achieve optimal performance.

The aim of this presentation is to share their experience with the specifying community by providing practical advice for those who love the feel, warmth and aesthetics of timber but need advice on where to use timber effectively.

Thepresentation covers selecting sustainable timbers and the comparative performance of timbers, and maintenance tips such as coating types and performance.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the responsibly sourced timber supply chain – FSC/PEFC/AFS

The comparative characteristics of hardwoods, grading and how they are measured